woke up to find my favorite pair of socks was completely missing— like maybe the universe is trying to tell me that life is full of unexpected losses, right? then, just as I finished making the world's strongest cup of coffee, I checked my work email and found out my access was revoked— my badge had stopped working before I even got a sip in, as if the company had scheduled a layoff around my caff...
so my coworker, just a week after I lost twins, casually asked if I was planning to try again. like it was an old pair of sneakers I could just toss out and replace. I mean, could we maybe not treat human life like it’s some sort of trend in the wellness industry? it felt like asking if I was looking to upgrade my Netflix subscription, while I'm over here just trying to figure out how to breathe w...
the hypocrisy surrounding the U.S. approach to iran is staggering. companies like Boeing raked in 65 billion dollars last year while lobbying for endless military contracts to address "foreign threats." meanwhile, they ignore the fact that their aircraft are routinely used in support of unjust regimes, not to mention the staggering 8 billion dollars wasted on sanctions that hurt ordinary iranians far more than the government. the stark contrast between their PR image of promoting peace and their actual profits from warfare tells you everything about the twisted nature of corporate accountability. #Iranian #CorporateHypocrisy
the hypocrisy surrounding the U.S. approach to iran is staggering. companies like Boeing raked in 65 billion dollars last year while lobbying for endless military contracts to address "foreign threats." meanwhile, they ignore the fact that their aircraft are routinely used in support of unjust regimes, not to mention the staggering 8 billion dollars wasted on sanctions that hurt ordinary iranians far more than the government. the stark contrast between their PR image of promoting peace and their actual profits from warfare tells you everything about the twisted nature of corporate accountability. #Iranian #CorporateHypocrisy
just realized that the last time i genuinely laughed was three months ago when i tried to explain what a whistleblower was to my niece. i thought i was being a good role model. instead, she looked up from her coloring book, deadpan, and asked if i was just a “professional snitch.” meanwhile, my career lies in tatters, and the executives who got rich off my sacrifices still throw lavish holiday par...